Vaginal Cuff Surgery Post-Op Bacteroides Infection
Vaginal cuff surgery, commonly performed during total hysterectomy, involves suturing the top of the vagina after removal of the uterus. While typically safe, post-operative infections…
Staphylococcus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Staphylococcus pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a rare but severe form of pelvic infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA). Unlike the more…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Prevotella
Prevotella species, a group of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, are increasingly implicated in postoperative gynecologic infections. Commonly found as commensals in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract,…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Bacteroides
Postoperative gynecologic infections are serious complications that can arise after procedures such as hysterectomy, cesarean delivery, myomectomy, or laparoscopic pelvic surgeries. One of the most…
Peptostreptococcus Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) represents a severe complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), involving the fallopian tube, ovary, and often adjacent pelvic structures. Peptostreptococcus spp.,…
Peptostreptococcus Pelvic Cellulitis
Peptostreptococcus species are anaerobic, gram-positive cocci that naturally inhabit the female genital tract, gastrointestinal system, and oral cavity. While generally harmless in their native environments,…
Pelvic Abscess
A pelvic abscess is a localized collection of pus within the pelvic cavity, often resulting from a bacterial infection that has spread or remained untreated.…
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Pelvic Cellulitis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae pelvic cellulitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection affecting the pelvic tissues, often resulting from untreated or complicated gonorrhea. This condition can…
Enterococcus pelvic cellulitis
Enterococcus pelvic cellulitis is a bacterial infection caused primarily by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium, affecting the pelvic region. It typically arises due to post-surgical…
Clostridium tubo-ovarian abscess
Clostridium tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is a severe and often life-threatening infection that involves the female reproductive organs, particularly the ovaries and fallopian tubes. This infection,…